GRE Word List

FESTER

to generate pus

The meaning of the word fester is to generate pus.

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WordMeaning
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
parochialof or relating to a church parish
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
profligatewildly extravagant
spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
dissensiondisagreement
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent